Bar Lettera, Sydney – Australia

Director at Jordan Design Studio, Sophie Jordan, has curated a space which celebrates the relationship between fine art and fine food, paying homage to Australian landscapes and local artistic heritage. The muse for Bar Lettera was the first female sculpturist in Australia, who also lived locally in North Sydney.
“Theodora Cowan’s artistic soul underpinned our approach to Bar Lettera, which feels like a modern-day artist’s apartment,” said Sophie. “The rounded forms of ceramic sculptures are juxtaposed with strong marbles and raw Australian hardwoods across the dining room and bar. Director at Jordan Design Studio, Sophie Jordan, has curated a space which celebrates the relationship between fine art and fine food, paying homage to Australian landscapes and local artistic heritage. Sophie’s muse for Bar Lettera was the first female sculpturist in Australia, who lived in North Sydney.
“Theodora Cowan’s artistic soul underpinned my approach to Bar Lettera, which feels like a modern-day artist’s apartment in the sense that it is all handcrafted,” said Sophie. “We’ve been collaborating with a Melbourne based ceramic sculpturist, Kristy Hussey, who pushes her clay to the limit, almost to the point of collapse. Her rounded forms and raw finishes are juxtaposed with strong marbles and raw Australian hardwoods, with her work situated on three stone plinths to separate the dining area and bar.”
“Hard and structured stone surfaces at ground level become softer as the eye rises to give the space a lighter feel. The punchy colour palette also takes a lot of references from Australian landscapes.”
“We use pendants within the canopy to throw a welcoming warm glow in tandem with inviting table lamps. Intricate lighting fixtures illuminate the travertine stone bar to infuse a sense of warmth, inviting guests to linger and savor every moment.”
Accessed from the level 5 mezzanine of Citadines Walker North Sydney, Bar Lettera will feature an all day offering that caters to locals and visitors alike, from business lunches to special occasions.